Risk Management Services
CME Mission Statement
The purpose of the API CME program is to plan, develop and present continuing medical education activities based upon identified needs in the most appropriate format, for our insured physicians and other healthcare professionals. Through these educational activities we will enhance the skills, knowledge and attitudes of physicians leading to better patient outcomes.
CME and Education
Physicians take risks everyday – it is part of the job. At API, we understand these risks. The purpose of our CME activities is to present educational information based on identified needs. To this end, the following outcomes are goals of our CME programs:
- Physicians will acquire knowledge, skills and awareness of risk management principles and emerging risks
- Physicians will understand the importance of patient safety, to improve quality care, thereby preventing malpractice claims, reducing risk and improving defensibility
- Physicians will have the knowledge and skills to complete performance improvement projects
CME Accredited Programs
API has developed CME accredited opportunities which include Category I and Category II self-study activities, as well as live CME programs.
Category I (Formal):
- Free On-line CME Courses
These courses cover various risk management and medico-legal topics. To begin, just select a course. Then you can review it on-line, save it to your computer, or print a copy. Instructions on how to obtain your CME certificate for successful completion are included at the end of each course.
Select a course and get started.
Category II (Informal):
- API Case Analysis – ‘Read, Record, and Go!’
API's ‘Read, Record, and Go!’ format allows physicians to review and save case analyses for their informal CME records. The case analysis is approved for .5 credits of Category II continuing medical education. Additionally, if you wish to obtain .5 Category I CME credits, each analysis includes information on how to do so by studying and submitting the applicable questions. Determine the category you wish to obtain based upon the amount of time you have available.
Access the API Cases Analyses.
Live CME Presentations
The following live presentations are approved for CME and are generally 1-3 hours long depending upon need. Contact the API Risk Management Institute to discuss program details and pricing for the program which will best meet the needs of you or your group.
- TMB Complaints and Investigations
- Minimizing Risk in Your Medical Practice
- Disclosure, Apology and Communication
- Responding to an Adverse Anesthesia Event
- Lessons Learned from Adverse Events
- Risk Management and Peer Review
- Communication for Patient Safety and Liability Reduction
- The Impaired Physician
View brief descriptions of the above programs.
Other Educational Opportunities
Staff Development Programs
In addition to physician programs, API also has many staff development programs available for purchase. These programs can be purchased and then be presented by your management or administration to your staff in your own office. Should you wish to have the program presented by an API professional in your office; this can be arranged for an additional fee. The programs available are:
- Informed Consent
- Risk Management 101
- The “H” Factor, Humans: The Weakest Link
- Confidentially Speaking
- Documentation for Risk Management
- Patient Communication
- 10 Tips for Reducing Liability
View brief descriptions of the above programs.
Risk Management Hotline
Physicians and managers may call or e-mail API's risk management team for immediate assistance with any issues such as a patient complaint, a difficult patient, responding to a Texas Medical Board notice letter, or medical/legal advice on medical records, consent, confidentiality or minors. Call 800-252-3628 or e-mail riskmanagement@api-c.com.